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Suspect stabs Lowell teen, takes his headphones

LOWELL -- A 17-year-old Lowell teen walking on School Street Saturday afternoon was stabbed by a suspect who wanted the boy's expensive headphones.

Police said the teen told officers he was walking near Pawtucket Street about 4:43 p.m. when he was approached by a man who said, "Give me your headphones or I'll stab you."

The boy hesitated and the suspect stabbed him with a small pocketknife and then ran off with his "Beats by Dre" headphones, which are valued at nearly $300.

Police radio broadcasts indicated the teen's father drove him to Lowell General Hospital, where police interviewed the victim.

Police said the stab wound was not life-threatening.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5 feet10 inches to 6 feet tall, with brown eyes. He wore a Columbia jacket, and tan work boots, possibly Timberlands. He had a scarf and a black mask over his face.

Anyone with information is asked to call Lowell police at 978-937-3200 or Crimestoppers at 978-459-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent to police via Text-a-Tip, by texting TIP411 (847411) with the subject "LPDTIP."

Tipsters can remain anonymous, but can receive up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.

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